After a low-scoring match in the first test, Pakistan and West Indies They are all set to face each other for the last time in the 2-match Test series. Pakistan’s promising bowl display and the prowess of their spinners allowed the home team to dominate the West Indies and outclass their batting department.
In the second Test, both teams will have different objectives in mind. Pakistan to rely on impressive spin-off duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khanwith the aim of completing the series at home and finishing the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a high note. Meanwhile, West Indies face the challenge of overcoming the threat of Pakistan’s bowlers. Their best hope would be to get a win and tie the series.
PAK vs WI: Head-to-head record in Tests
Games played: 55 | Pakistan won: 22 | West Indies won: 18| Draw: 15
Test statistics and records at Multan Cricket Stadium
- Total matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 3
- Average First Inning Scores: 365
- Second Inning Average Scores: 431
- 3rd Inns Average Scores: 254
- 4th Inns Average Scores: 227
- Highest total on record: 823/7 (150 overs) per England against Pakistan
- Lowest total on record: 134/10 (41.1 overs) Bangladesh vs Pakistan
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PAK vs WI: Multan Stadium Cricket Ground Report
The Multan pitch is expected to heavily favor spinners in the upcoming red-ball match, setting the stage for what could be a brilliant contest between bat and bowl. With a dry surface and plenty of spin, the pitch is likely to offer tough times for batsmen throughout the game, providing ideal conditions for spin bowling. While fast bowlers may find some initial help with the new ball, once it ages the pitch is expected to remain predominantly spin-friendly. Overall, both teams will need to take advantage of the conditions early in the game before the pitch becomes even more conducive to spinning and cracks develop as the game progresses.
PAK vs WI: squads
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Hurraira , Kashif Ali
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Trevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel warrican